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In NBA news, it was reported that the race for MVP has become even more difficult to predict as superstars Dwayne Wade and LeBron James start to pick up their games for a better campaign for Miami Heat. It can be remembered that before this season, James had been in a heap of controversy, which led many to believe that he can never be the top man for his new team; however, with the recent plays that Miami has been doing, it seems that King James has something to prove to his critics. Having co-MVPs for a season has not been done yet, but it could happen. If LeBron James and Dwyane Wade continue to play as they have, and their Miami Heat team continues to win as it has, the 2011 MVP award might go to co-winners for the first time ever. These two might have to split the trophy in half. But then, James does not think it will happen. “When we decided to come together, our MVP chances kind of went out the window,” James said last weekend. Perhaps he was planting a seed for some reverse psychology, or perhaps, he was honestly assessing the situation. The bottom line is that Heat is looking really good.

In latest NBA trade news, Chauncey Billups continues to tune out Carmelo Anthony trade rumors. It was reported that Chauncey Billups has grown so immune to the constantly swirling trade rumors involving Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony that he simply tunes out the chatter. The Denver native and Nuggets point guard has been brought up in the most up to date trade buzz to pop up. ESPN, referring to anonymous sources, said the New Jersey Nets are trying to get the Detroit Pistons drawn in a deal to get hold of Anthony, and Billups would be thrown into the mix as well. The Nuggets, however, would not comment on the theory. The wished-for three-way trade would end up sending Anthony, Billups, and Pistons guard Richard Hamilton to New Jersey, with the Nuggets probably receiving rookie Derrick Favors, guard Devin Harris, and two first-round picks. But Detroit’s concern in the current deal is halfhearted at best, according to ESPN. Billups denied the speculation after their practice last Saturday, saying he would concentrate only on what he can control – his play on the court. At this point, the possible trade has been put up in the air. There are only rumors at this time.